Peter Costello remained tight-lipped about his political future as his publisher admitted wanting to keep him under wraps until his memoirs are released in six weeks time.

(APP) - The Rudd government says it's well placed to steer Australia through what are difficult economic times amid mounting speculation the nation could be lurching towards recession.

(APP) - The Rudd government says it's well placed to steer Australia through what are difficult economic times amid mounting speculation the nation could be lurching towards recession.

An ammonia leak which caused the evacuation of hundreds of people in Brisbane including the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) has been fixed, an Emergency Services Queensland spokeswoman said.

(AAP) - Fish farmers will push to double Australia's aquaculture output by 2015 to meet growing international demand for quality seafood, an industry leader says.

(AAP) - Newcastle coach Brian Smith has learnt a thing or two in his 499 games of NRL football, which is exactly why the veteran mentor won't be taking a "win at all costs" attitude into Monday nig

(AAP) - British Defence chiefs have admitted servicemen were exposed to dangerous radiation levels during nuclear tests in Australia and the South Pacific in the 1950s.

(AAP) - Fremantle have sent off club stalwart Shaun McManus in grand style, cruising to a 33-point AFL victory over arch-rivals West Coast in a one-sided western derby clash at Subiaco Oval.

(AAP) - Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart claims a top four finish is vital if the Sharks are to make any impact in this year's NRL finals.

(AAP) - The aviation watchdog has formed a special team to investigate Qantas amid growing public concern the airline's safety standards may have slipped.